Month guide · Frankfurt · Germany
Frankfurt in July
What July is really like in Frankfurt: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July is one of the best months to visit Frankfurt. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 16 hours of daylight. Warmest month, sometimes hot; summer festivals and riverside bars at their busiest.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 16 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Frankfurt: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with June (23°C (73°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:32
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:30
- Daylight
- About 16 hours
Summer (June–August). Warm to hot days, riverbank festivals and evenings in tavern gardens; occasional thunderstorms.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in October). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Frankfurt, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Neighbourhood · Altstadt
New Old Town (DomRömer quarter)
Follow the Krönungsweg, the coronation route from the cathedral to the Römer that the emperors walked.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Photo spot
Waterfront · Sachsenhausen
Museumsufer and Eiserner Steg
The riverbank on the Sachsenhausen side is lined with museums in villas and modern buildings, from the Städel and Liebieghaus to the Film Museum and Museum of Applied Arts.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Photo spot
Zoo · Ostend
Frankfurt Zoo
Head to the Grzimek House on a rainy day; it is dark, warm and full of activity.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Architecture · Innenstadt
Alte Oper
The 1880 opera house was bombed in the Second World War, left in ruins for decades and rebuilt as a concert hall that reopened in 1981.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- Free
- After dark
- History
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 14°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Frankfurt?
One of the best months to visit Frankfurt. The other best months are May–June, August–September and December. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Frankfurt?
It is one of the best months to visit Frankfurt. Warmest month, sometimes hot; summer festivals and riverside bars at their busiest.
+How warm is Frankfurt in July?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Frankfurt in July?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.